Peds 204 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Steps of Top-Down Assessment Approach correct answer: Performance Patterns, Areas of Occupation, Activity Demands, Context, Performance skills and Client Factors Test of Visual Perception TVPS-3 assessment ages correct answer: 4 yrs- 18 yrs What is the Purpose of the TVPS-3 correct answer: Assesses visual perceptual skills strengths and weaknesses and differentiates those from motor dysfunction, as a motor response is not required. TVPS-3 Content correct answer: Assesses 7 visual pe...

1. The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old girl who was injured in a bicycle accident. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask during the health history? A) "Has she been diagnosed with any chronic disorders?" B) "Is your daughter currently taking any medications?" C) "Is she allergic to any medications or drugs?" D) "Tell me how the bicycle accident happened." correct answer: Ans: D Feedback: The priority inquiry is to determine the nature of the em...

Screening tools to assess development in infants correct answer: Denver II Developmental Screening Test, Prescreening Developmental Questionnaire (PDQ II), Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Infant-Toddler Checklist for Language and Communication, Infant Development Inventory Respiratory system in infant correct answer: nasal passages are narrower, trachea and chest walls are more compliant, bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and narrower, larynx is more funnel shaped, tongue is lar...

166. The nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse plans care, knowing that which is the most appropriate activity for this child? 1. A radio 2. A sports video 3. Large picture books 4. Crayons and a coloring book correct answer: 4. Crayons and a coloring book 393. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle crash and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. D...

Which approach is best for administering oral medication to a young child? 1. "Would you please take your medicine now, David?" 2. "Look how good Johnny takes his medication. Can you do that too, David" 3. "You must take your medication now if you want to get better." 4. "It's time for the medicine, David. Would you like water juice after it?" correct answer: Correct answer: 4 Rationale: Allowing a young child autonomy, providing praise for cooperation, and providing a good-tastin...

An infant is born with one lower limb deficiency. When is the optimum time for the child to be fitted with a prosthetic device? correct answer: When the infant is developmentally ready to stand up Rationale: The optimum time for the child to be fitted with a prosthetic device is when he or she is developmentally ready to stand up. The prosthetic device will be integrated into the child's capabilities. Fitting the infant for a prosthesis as soon as possible after birth will not be useful, b...

1. The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old girl who was injured in a bicycle accident. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask during the health history? A) "Has she been diagnosed with any chronic disorders?" B) "Is your daughter currently taking any medications?" C) "Is she allergic to any medications or drugs?" D) "Tell me how the bicycle accident happened." correct answer: Ans: D Feedback: The priority inquiry is to determine the nature of the em...

166. The nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse plans care, knowing that which is the most appropriate activity for this child? 1. A radio 2. A sports video 3. Large picture books 4. Crayons and a coloring book correct answer: 4. Crayons and a coloring book 393. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle crash and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. D...

Safe use of essential oils correct answer: Get a trusted brand, allergies especially if topical Patient teaching regarding use of alternative treatments: correct answer: Should always be approved by a physician before starting Just because something is "natural" does not mean it is safe Low risk versus high risk alternative therapies/treatments: correct answer: When possible choose the least invasive way to deliver a treatment (e.g. aromatherapy of oils would be safer than ingesting ...

1973 law that gave all individuals equal opportunity to employment, transportation, and public spaces correct answer: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act The contextual framework for Early Intervention is based on _________-centered services correct answer: Family Each child receiving Early Intervention services must have goals as written out in the ______ (acronym) correct answer: IFSP (Individualized Family service plan) The IEP is developed by a_______. correct answer: Team T...